New Ford Bronco is about to be revolutionary in the offroading world
Ford has launched Bronco sixth-generation after 24-year silence since 1965 Bronco rival.
The new Bronco is available in 3 versions. Bronco 2-door, 4-door and Bronco Sport.
Ford Bronco is now available to order in the US, with deliveries due to start later this year.
Ford declares that the new, sixth-generation Bronco was built with the toughness of an F-Series truck and performance spirit of a Mustang.
The design of this new Bronco is inspired from its first generation. The Front design style of this new Bronco is a heritage to the Bronco family.
The interior of the Bronco features an instrument panel inspired by the first-generation model. The interior is made with tough and rugged materials to ensure durability and ease of use while off-roading.
Bronco is based on the same platform as the Ford Ranger pick-up truck. This new generation Bronco was designed & developed from a digital scan of a first-generation Bronco.
Two-door models feature a three-section removable roof system as standard, while four-door models will have four removable sections. Frameless doors, designed to be easy to remove, are also standard.
The Bronco will be offered in six trim levels, with the base version joined by Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Wildtrak and Badlands specs. There will also be more than 200 accessories.
The starting price for the base two-door model in the US will be $29,995.
Bronco two-door and four-door
Power & Performance
-Tyres up to 35 inches in diameter.
-Ground clearance: 11.6 inches,
-Break-over angle: 29deg
-Departure angle: 37.2deg
-Wading depth: 33.5 inches
Engine: 2.3-litre Ecoboost four-cylinder engine producing 266bhp and 310lb ft / 2.7-litre Ecoboost V6 offering 306bhp and 400lb ft.
Transmission: 7-speed manual gearbox with crawl gear as standard / 10-speed automatic.
Suspension:
Independent front suspension will be standard, with a solid axle at the rear that features coil springs and five locating links.
Long-travel Bilstein dampers will be available as options. There will also be an optional semi-active hydraulic stabiliser bar, which Ford says offers extra articulation and increased ramp angle.
Technology
The Bronco will feature a new Terrain Management System that features what Ford terms GOAT (Go Over All-Terrain) drive modes. The system will offer seven settings: [Normal], [Eco], [Sport], [Slippery], [Sand], [Baja], [Mid/Ruts and Rock Crawl].
The 8.0 or 12.0in touchscreen features the latest version of Ford’s Sync 4 infotainment system and has access to more than 1000 curated trail maps.
A range of driver assistance systems named Trail Toolbox will also be offered, featuring the likes of low-speed off-road cruise control and an off-road turn assist function.
Drive train:
Two 4x4 systems will be offered. The base setup will use a two-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case, while the optional advanced system is built around a two-speed electromechanical transfer case that can automatically switch between 2H and 4H.
Bronco Sport
The Bronco Sport is developed on a different platform even though all Bronco s look similar.
The Bronco Sport features a more comfort-focused interior, although still features washable rubber flooring and easy-to-clean cloth seat covers. The boot can accommodate two standing mountain bikes, while LED floodlights can be built into the tailgate. The rear window can be opened separately from the boot, while a slide-out working side table is also offered.
Ford’s Sync 3 infotainment system features an 8.0in touchscreen is also offered in this model. This system also has voice-activated navigation. More than 100 factory and aftermarket accessories will be offered to customize the vehicle.
engines: 1.5-litre Ecoboost 179bhp / a 2.0-litre Ecoboost 242bhp.
Transmission: eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard.
Suspension: Independent suspension / optional Hydraulic suspension.
Drive train: The Bronco Sport offers four-wheel drive as standard. Higher models will feature an advanced 4x4 system that features a twin-clutch rear-drive unit with a differential lock.
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